STUDY ON THE CADRE AND RECRUTMENT RULES OF

TEACHERS IN WEST BENGAL

Prepared by

Usman Gani Al HaqueStudent of M.Ed(2015-17), School of Education, Pondicherry University, Reg. No: No:15392025

Content

Recruitment rules of WB: ECCE teachers Primary teachers (before and after RTE) Upper Primary teachers (before and after RTE) Secondary and Higher Secondary teachers (before and

after RTE) DIET and PTTI lecturers Assistant Professors of B.Ed colleges /University

Departments

ECCE teachersTwo types of teachrs: Anganwadi Worker Anganwadi Assistant Age Limit:Candidates maximum age should be between 18-45 YearEducational Qualification:Worker: VIII passAssistant: X passExam and Interview:Workers: Both exam and interview Assistant : Interview only.DPSE: Not required,Special training is given after recruitment

Primary TeachersBefore implementation of RTE:

There was no any hard and fast rule, recruitment was done by WBBPE on the basis or marks obtained in 10th Exam.

After implementation of RTE:In 2012 TET was conducted but did not follow

NCTE norms.Again last month on 11th TET was conducted ,this time also it did not

follow the NCTE norms fully.Educational Qualification:Higher Secondary or its equivalent with at least 50% marks (45% for

the SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, PH, EC, Ex-Serviceman) or

Graduation from any recognized university, irrespective of percentage of marks.

http://www.wbbpe.org

Upper Primary TeachersIn WB upper primary= V- VIII

Before implementation of RTE:WBCSSC used to conduct SSC(pass) exam every year Educational Qualification: Any graduate (B.A. , B.Sc, B.Com.) irrespective of percentage of marks. B.Ed: Not compulsory, but trained were given preferenceExam and Interview:A written exam based on the subject the candidate applied for. Exam comprises

both MCQ & descriptive type questions. Then Interview and Personality test and then a merit list was made based on exam, interview and academic marks.

Reservation:There was reservation policy as per state govt rules:SC- 22% ST- 6% OBC(A)- 10% OBC(B)- 7% PWD- 3%(at least 40%

disability )

Upper Primary Teachers cont...After implementation of RTE:Before 2010 SSC exam was conducted every year after that due to change of govt it

was not continued. One exam WBCSSC conducted in 2012 only which did not follow the NCTE guidelines. Recently on 16th Aug ,2015 it conducted a TET for upper primary teachers based on NCTE norms. But non trained could also appear in the test as per relaxation given by MHRD.

Eligibility for TET:Citizenship: Only citizens of India.Educational Qualificaton: As per NCTE guidelines.Reservation Policy: Relaxation of 5% in the qualifying exam for SC/ST/OBC/PWD SC- 22% ST- 6% OBC(A)- 10% OBC(B)- 7% PWD- 3%(at least 40%

disabilityTraining to be Undergone: A person with D.Ed (Special Education) qualification

shall undergo, after appointment an NCTE recognized 6-month Special Programme in Elementary Education.

Structure of TET

Educational Qualifications for TETGraduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).

OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).

OR Graduation with at least 45% marks and 1- year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.

OR Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4- year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

OR Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4- year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.

OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).

ORGraduation with at least 50% marks as per relaxation given by Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of School Education and Literacy) vide notification number S.O. 918(E) dated 1st April ,2015, which was published in the Gazette of India on 1st April 2015)

Secondary and Senior Secondary TeachersBefore implementation of RTE:An exam was conducted every year by WBCSSC year known as SSC(Hons/PG)Educational Qualification: Honours graduate of PG in a subject he/she wants to appear in the test.Exam and InterviewReservation Policy: As mentioned earlier

After implementation of RTE:After 2012 no SSC(Hons/PG) was conducted. The coming year exam will be conducted notification

of which will come soon, the new rules goes like thisSecondary Teachers: BA/ B.Sc/ B.Com honours with 50% marks with B.Ed BA/ B.Sc/ B.Com honours with 45% marks with B.Ed for candidates belonging to

SC/ST/OBC/PWD.Higher Secondary Teachers: MA/M.Sc/M.Com with atleast 50% marks and B.Ed MA/M.Sc/M.Com with atleast 45% marks and B.Ed for candidates belonging to

SC/ST/OBC/PWD.Reservation: SC- 22% ST- 6% OBC(A)- 10% OBC(B)- 7% PWD- 3%(at least 40%

disability

http://www.westbengalssc.com

DIET and PTTI LecturersEducational Qualification:For Foundation Course :

M. Ed. / M.Ed. ( Elementary ) with 55% marks or M.A. in Education with 55 % marks and Diploma / Degree in Primary /

Elementary Education with 55 % marks – all from recognized University / Institutes.

For Methodology Course : A Master’s Degree of two years duration ( regular ) course, with Honours at

Graduation Level, having at least 55% marks in relevant school teaching subject and Diploma /Degree in Education / Primary Education with 55% marks – all from recognized University / Institutes.

Knowledge in Bengali – Spoken & Written. Acquisition of Computer Literacy.Exam and InterviewReservation: Same as mentioned earlier

https://www.pscwbonline.gov.inand

http://www.pscwb.org.in

Assistant Professors of B.Ed colleges and University Departments

Recruitment is done by WBPSC and WBCSC. Both having the same rules:Educational Qualification:For Foundation Courses : A Master’s Degree in Science / Humanities / Arts / Commerce with 50% marks. M. Ed. with at least 55% marks. NET/SET/SLET in Education

OR M. A. in Education with 55% marks . B.Ed. with at least 55% marks . NET/SET/SLET in EducationFor Methodology Courses : A Master’s Degree in subject with 55% marks M.Ed. Degree with at least 55% marks NET/SET/SLET in EducationReservation: According to WB state govt rules. Interview only

http://www.wbcsc.ac.inand

https://www.pscwbonline.gov.in

THE WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF TEACHERS' TRAINING,

EDUCATION PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:The West Bengal University of Teachers’ Training, Education Planning and Administration is an umbrella university for all the institutions of West Bengal imparting education and research in teachers’ training, education planning and administration. The university is investing dedicated effort for being responsive to Global changes and Indian heritage and for emerging as one of the pathfinders in the field of Teacher Education.

Vision:It proposes to contribute to the society through a centralized pursuit and practice of Education, Scholarship, Research and Exchange Programmes at the highest level of excellence and strive to create a vibrant community of thinking individuals who stand out as valued members of the society and also to fulfil the requirement of True Teachers in our humanity. The university hopes to achieve this goal by presenting itself as an umbrella institute for all the training colleges and centres of study, organizing research and exchange of ideas in Teachers’ Training, Education Planning and Administration in West Bengal. It also aspires to be responsive to global changes and Indian heritage in all these directions and to be one of the pathfinders in the field of Teacher Education in the Indian scenario.